Languages at HHIS
In Year 10 and 11, every student has the opportunity to continue learning languages. Students are strongly encouraged to continue learning the language they studied in Key Stage 3 as the exam board expects that students have some prior knowledge of the language at the start of the course.
Our language offering at HHIS include:
IGCSE First Language Thai
IGCSE Spanish (Foreign language)
IGCSE Mandarin (Foreign Language)
From August 2025, Year 10 will also be offered the opportunity to take:
Non-IGCSE Thai Foreign Language. This is a non-examined foreign language course in Thai designed and run by our Thai language team. It is worth notingno formal qualification will be awarded in this.
All languages provide students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that are valuable for further study and for future employment.
Below is some helpful information to support your selection.
The Cambridge IGCSE First Language Thai syllabus is for students who have strong fluency in Thai language.
Students who have Thai nationality must select IGCSE Thai First Language.
IGCSE Mandarin can be studied as a Modern Foreign Language and does not require students to have first language fluency.
IGCSE Spanish can be studied as a Modern Foreign Language and does not require students to have first language fluency.
All choices for languages are guided by teachers and we are happy to answer any questions. Further information is also included on the language subject pages.
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